Here are a list of websites and resources that OUC friends have found either fun, helpful, informative or otherwise interesting. Please note that while these websites have been visited to ensure suitability, OUC takes no responsibility for their content.
We are currently researching and collecting website addresses (URL’s) that could provide interesting tools and resources to help us during this time of physical distancing and other necessary restrictions to flatten the COVID-19 curve. Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing these resources with you in bite sized morsels.
Ontario Caregiver Resources during COVID
https://ontariocaregiver.ca/covid-19/
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Websites
Travel + Leisure Resources – Stuck at Home?
These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch
Example – British Museum London – Discover the ancient Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies; plus find hundreds of artifacts on the virtual tour
https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
Zero to Three: Early Connections Last a Lifetime
Article – “Young Children at Home during the COVID-19 Outbreak: The Importance of Self-Care”
CNBC
Article – “Working at home during the coronavirus crisis with kids underfoot? Here are 9 ways to cope” https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/17/working-at-home-with-kids-during-covid-19-crisis-with-kids-underfoot.html
Atlantic Health
Article – “The Kids Aren’t Alright” https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/03/what-coronavirus-will-do-kids/608608/
Child Mind Institute
Article – “Supporting Kids During the Coronavirus Crisis – Tips for Protecting and Nurturing Children at Home” https://childmind.org/article/supporting-kids-during-the-covid-19-crisis/
Harvard Health
Article – “Grandparenting in the time of COVID-19” https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/grandparenting-in-the-time-of-covid-19-2020032119261
CAMH
Resources – “Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic” – FAQ’s, Coping with Stress and Anxiety, Quarantine and Isolation https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-health-and-covid-19
Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Group of Seven. On May 7, 2020 the McMichael Canadian Art Collection which houses Group of Seven paintings presented a virtual curatorial exhibit and talk by Ian Dejardin, Executive Director. https://mcmichael.com/event/g7virtualtalk/ followed by a special musical performance by Brian Cockburn
Painted Land: In Search of the Group of Seven https://www.tvo.org/video/documentaries/painted-land-in-search-of-the-group-of-seven-feature Author and wilderness photographers Joanie and Gary McGuffin and art historian Michael Burtch set out through Northwestern Ontario to find the actual locations that inspired the artists.
Art for Mother’s Day – Flora Crombie of OUC shares her favourite art featuring mothers https://briancrombie.com/flora-crombie-on-art-for-mothers-day/
“Yearning for Learning” Western University, London, Ontario – Free Webinars, Podcasts, Videos, Online Courses http://alumni.westernu.ca/learn-travel/lifelong-learning/
Online Jigsaw Puzzles – play alone or with friends. The fun could be enhanced by having some means of communication open. https://jigsawpuzzles.io
Virtual Tours of Ottawa Museums https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/tour-ottawa-museums-from-the-comfort-of-your-living-room-1.4853809
Live Cams of Animals https://explore.org/livecams – or for tablets, use explore.org
The Great Courses – Over 500 college-level courses free through The Ottawa Public Library Online Resources. https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/databases/search-all Scroll down to Kanopy and follow the Help Guide.
Art Appreciation – Flora Crombie helps you see art in a new way https://briancrombie.com/flora-crombie-on-art-appreciation/
Art for Easter – Flora Crombie shares art for the Easter period https://briancrombie.com/flora-crombie-on-easter-art-appreciation/
Activities for children:
- Travel + Leisure
Resources – Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch
Example – British Museum London – Discover the ancient Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies; plus find hundreds of artifacts on the virtual tour
URL – https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
- Refinery 29
Resources – Here Are Some Incredible Virtual Tours To Help You Pass The Time
Example – New England Aquarium – Virtual Visits – Shark Feeding
Example – National Parks Service (USA) – Virtual Guided Tours
URL – https://www.refinery29.com/en-ca/2020/03/9579803/free-virtual-tours-online
Good Housekeeping
Resources – Bored at Home? Here’s a Massive List of Museums, Zoos and Them Parks Offering Virtual Tours
Example – Vatican Museum’s Virtual Tour
Example – San Diego Zoo for Kids – Live Cams and Videos, Activities, Games, Stories
Example – Sea World Orlando – Virtual Tour – includes virtual ride on a roller coaster
URL – https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/a31784720/best-virtual-tours/
- University of British Columbia
Resources – Online resources during COVID-19 – Virtual Camps & Courses, Activities, Online Games, Educational Podcasts and Videos, Emotional Support Resources
Example – Khan Academy – exercises, quizzes and tests to students can practice and master skills (math, grammar, science, history)
Example – Science World Teaching Resources – science experiments you can do at home including instructions and videos
Example – National Geographic for Kids – learn and explore, play games and watch informative videos
Example – 25 Best Podcasts for Kids – for instance, “But Why – A podcast for curious kids”
Example – Kids Help Phone – Supporting the Young People in Your Life During COVID-19; 8 Ways to Foster Hope in Your Daily Life
URL – https://geeringup.apsc.ubc.ca/online-resources-for-kids-during-covid-19/
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